US singer Tina Turner is now available as a toy. Manufacturer Mattel has released the rock legend as a Barbie doll.
A special honor for US singer Tina Turner (82). Toy manufacturer Mattel announced on Thursday (October 13) that it is dedicating its own Barbie doll to the rock legend. The company would thus celebrate the unprecedented music career and journey of the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”
Doll celebrates song “What’s Love Got to Do With It”
In addition to celebrating Turner’s career, the doll also celebrates her hit “What’s Love Got to Do With It” (1984) from her fifth studio album, Private Dancer. The toy version of the singer wears the outfit Turner wore in the music video. A black, short leather dress, a denim jacket and high heels. For $70, anyone can have a little Tina Turner.
The song became the singer’s first and only number one single on the US charts after it was released in 1984. She received three awards for it at the Grammys.
Mattel is proud of the Barbie
“Barbie is proud to honor the unparalleled career of the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ with a Tina Turner Barbie doll,” shared, adding that “collectors and music fans alike” are welcoming the music icon with the new Barbie can celebrate.
With over 180 million records sold, Tina Turner is one of the most successful singers in the world. Originally from Tennessee, the musician has lived in Switzerland for over 20 years.
Source: Stern
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